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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1959

Page

24

Wilson Tobs Down Yanks By 5 1 Count

Wilson's Don Dobrino allowed four hits in a 5-1 win over Greensboro securing his 12th victory of the season. The Tobs broke a 1-1 tie with three seventh inning runs, sparked by Roger Bean on base via an error. Maury Lerner and Larry Elliot produced key hits, with Bean scoring on a sacrifice fly in the eighth to cap the scoring.

Dobrino Bean Elder White Maury Lerner Larry Elliot White Lerner Duncan Campbell

Baseball's Top Ten Leading Batsmen Listed by AP

The Associated Press presents Baseball's Top Ten Leading Batsmen based on 275 at bats. Key names include Killebrew of Washington with 34, Colavito of Cleveland 32, Allison of Washington 27, Lemon of Washington 26, Triandos of Baltimore, Jensen of Boston, Maxwell of Detroit 23, and Malzone of Detroit among others.

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Pete Pihos to join Tulane coaching staff

New Orleans AP reports Pete Pihos, pro football star and former Indiana standout, will join Tulane as end coach on coach Andy Pilney's staff. Tulane Athletic Director R. C. Baumbach announced that Pihos will begin with the Green Wave next week after setting many records with the Philadelphia Eagles over nine pro seasons.

Robinson NEW Orleans Pete Pihos Tulane University Andy Pilney Green Wave R. C. Baumbach Pihos Indiana Tulane Philadelphia Eagles

Raleigh Sweeps Two From Tribe in Carolina League Doubleheader

Raleigh roared back to beat Alamance 2-1 and 5-3 to extend its lead over Wilson in the Carolina League. Dick Radatz pitched the opener with 10 strikeouts over three hits in a complete game. Moran and Yastrzemski sparked the nightcap with key hits and a five-run rally.

Raleigh Alamance Wilson Michigan State Dick Radatz al Moran Carl Yastrzemski Radatz Morgan

Durham Wins In Carolina League Box Score Report

Box score highlights Durham 7 Justus 6 in loss to Storm with Gregory credited win and Justus charged with loss. HR by White and a 2-8 DP noted. Umpire, time listed as 3:05.

Carolina League E—Wooten Meauliffeham Po-A Clessuras Queen Dore Hr—White Sp—Braenk Field Crouch Durham Durham Gregory Justus En Bale

Toby Greene Named 1959 College Baseball Coach of the Year

Toby Greene of Oklahoma State University who steered OSU to the 1959 collegiate world series championship tops the Amers poll for the 1959 College Baseball Coach of the Year. He bested Frank Lancet of the University of Arizona and Pete Beiden of Fresno State in the voting.

Tucson, Ariz Toby Greene Oklahoma State University Greene Amers Frank Lancet University of Arizona Pete Beiden Fresno State

Iowa Mat Coach Harold M. Howard Dies at 75

Harold M. Howard a longtime University of Iowa wrestling coach died in an Iowa City hospital. He was 75 and had served 30 years at Iowa. Death was attributed to a blood clot. He had boxed in Denmark and came to the United States in 1915 as a professional wrestler and was once the world light heavyweight champion.

Iowa City Iowa Harold M Mike) Howard University of Iowa Denmark United States

Bees Run by the Associated Press Scores and Players

A fragmented AP roundup lists Bees and players Geiger Red Sox Musial Porter Cardinals H Anderson Thomas Reds Cepeda McCovey Alou Kirkland Giants among others with numbers indicating runs and touches on multiple teams in a brief score summary.

Musial Porter Cardinals H. Anderson Phillies Thomas Reds Cepeda McCovey Alone Kirkland Giants

Traynham Wins Dramatic Biltmore Golf Championship

Dillard Traynham of Greenville overcame a late 3 hole lead to secure a 1 up victory over Joe Bryan of St. Petersburg for the Biltmore Forest Club Invitational title. Bryan rallied from six down after 16 holes but missed a pivotal downhill 4 foot putt on the final hole as Traynham sealed the win.

Asheville Dillard Traynham Greenville S. C Joe Bryan St. Petersburg Fla Biltmore Forest Bryan Traynham

Greensboro swimmers set marks in two-day meet

Greensboro athletes Penny Taliaferro and Karen Gill set two senior records each in the two day Charlotte meet. Charlotte dominated with 32 event wins and 24 records toppled Sunday as Susie Ressseguie and others set junior and senior marks.

Charlotte Greensboro Penny Taliaferro Karen Gill Miss Taliaferro Miss Gill Susie Resseguie Ft. Bragg Robert Gullette Raleigh Charles Fennell Abbeville S.C Dick Young Rod Worley Asheville Thad Adams Raynor Handley Aiken Kathy Helf

Squaw Valley Enters Legal and Political Controversy

Peaceful ABC by the committee, Hale said. If it comes off, it won't be the first time Squaw Valley has been in the courts. There were long legal hassles over land condemnation for the Squaw Valley site. Congress had to pass special laws to ease immigration for foreign athlete entries. Last year Alan Bartholemy quit in protest against the organizing committee. The committee faced criticism for not holding bobsledding, choosing Toboggoning instead due to few entries. The national issue of Nationalist Chinese athletes also touched Squaw Valley amid bids to cut federal aid if Red Chinese athletes competed.

ABC Hale Squaw Valley Congress Alan Bartholemy Washington

Legion Series Halted By Rains In Kannapolis

In Kannapolis North Carolina rain washed out the American Legion playoff game with the score tied 4 4 in the eighth inning The best of seven series now stands Wilmington leading 2 1 and will resume Monday night with the game restarted from the beginning per officials

Kannapolis N.C Wilmington State American Legion Wilmington

Larry Lee Captures National Junior Golf Title

Spokane’s Larry Lee defeated Michael J. McMahon of Atlanta 2 up in the final to win the 12th National Junior Golf Championship at Stanford. Lee led 3 up early, kept a solid game on the 6650 yard course, and succeeded Gordon B. Baker of Florence as titlist after semifinals wins.

Palo Alto Calif Spokane Larry Lee Pacific Northwest Michael J. McMahon Atlanta Lee Stanford McMahon Gordon B. Baker Florence S.C Baker Fred Leffingwell Jr Miami Beach Fla Kermit Zarley Seattle

Baseball grip gains for golf pros in earnings race

Bob Rosburg climbs to fifth in year money after winning the PGA championship, with $24,699. Art Wall Jr leads the money list at $46,240, while Gene Littler, Mike Souchak, and Arnold Palmer also rank high. Wall tops Vardon Trophy stroke average at 70.28 and Ryder Cup points with 995.

Dunedin Fila Bob Rosburg Art Wall Jr Rosburg Palo Alto Calif Professional Golfers Assn Wall Pocono Manor Gene Little Singing Hills Mike Souchak Durham N.C Arnold Palmer Latrobe Souchak Doug Oe Mahopac N.Y Don Finsterwald Tequesta Fla Ford Seading Littler

Kimsey Surprises in Charlotte Junior Olympic Swim Meet

Charlotte meet ends with Donna Jean Kimsey earning two third place finishes in the girls 15-16 class after moving up from 13-14. High Swim Club notes strong showings from Bobby Gray, 11-12 group, and a 13-14 girls relay placing third. Ruppenthal plans to take six girls and Bobby Gray to the Peach Blossom meet in Spartanburg next weekend.

Ruppenthal Charlotte Donna Jean Kimsey Donna Jean Bobby Gray Kineey

Lions and Rams forge NFL exhibition tie in Colorado

Detroit Lions rally from behind twice in a 20-20 tie with the Los Angeles Rams at Folsom Field Boulder Calif with Earl Morrall directing the offense and Jerry Perry kicking a 32 yard field goal with 27 seconds remaining to seal the draw.

Boulder Colo Jerry Perry Detroit Lions Los Angeles Rams Lions Earl Morrall Detroit Morrall Howard Hopailong Cassady Perry Los Angeles Jack Morris Danny Lewis Rams Lewis

Southern Amateur Golf Meet Opens in Mississippi

The 53rd Southern Amateur Golf Tournament starts Monday in Jackson with 190 players from 11 states seeking 64 final spots. Qualifying runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Jackson Country Club, 6,346 yards, par 70, with three days of 36 hole match play after initial rounds.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Jackson Country Club Tereebb Tagsissippi Luisianana Texas Alabama Georgia Florida North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Kentucky Virginia Oklahoma Maryland Dunes Golf and Beach Club Myrtle Beach S.C

Greensboros Hockey Loop Meeting Set at Memorial Coliseum

League president Tom Lockhart will lead officials and six team owners in Greensboro at Sedgefield stadium to discuss a possible franchise. The Memorial Coliseum near completion will host the Generals and provide a local showcase. A New York build schedule will push plans back about a year with events from 6 p.m. and a 7 p.m. dinner.

Ing Tom Lockhart New York Sedgefield Memorial Coliseum Generals Matee Eee Tent Eeeene Semone Oat

Gold Cup Boat Race Heads to Lake Washington

The 52nd Gold Cup 90 mile race on Lake Washington features top boats and speeds up to 170 mph. An immense crowd is expected as boats run a three heat format with sections due to many entries. Starting gun set for 12 noon Pacific Time.

Seattle Lake Washington Hawaii Kai Ili Jack Regas Pink Hydro Lake Coeur d'Alene Idaho Brien Edgar Kaiser Joe Mascari New York City

Conerly and Shaw Fire TD Passes for Giants Win

In Winooski Vermont the Giants veterans Charlie Conerly and George Shaw threw 40 yard TD passes in a staged practice game. Conerly connected with Don Maynard for a 44 yard score on the last play of the first quarter as rookie fullback Jack Delveux showed well on drives up the middle.

Winooski Partk Charlie ‘Conerly George Shaw New York Giants Conerly Don Maynard Jack Delveux University of Illinois

49er Defensive Unit Stands Tough in Moraga Scrimmage

In Moraga California the 49ers limited the offense to three touchdowns with a four man defensive line featuring Moraze 275 pounds and Leo Nomellini 255 at tackles. The longest play was a 50 yard pass run from quarterback Y A Tittle to Billy Wilson. Rookie Luther at halfback contributed in the unit.

James Caspers Continues Lead in Bowing Standings

Rochester bowler James Caspers remains top with 1 59 points. The next three are St Louis 1 580 Robert Rhodes 1 536 and O K Smathers 1 473. Smathers hails from Bernard North Carolina while defending world champion Stig Thysell of Sweden sits 11th with 1 426 points.

Rochester, Minn St. Louis Robert Rhodes O.K. Smathers Smathers Bernard, N.C Stig Thysell Sweden

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